Ely, Minnesota, "The Last Great Pure Experience"

Did you know Ely, MN is known as the canoe capital of the world? With over 5,000 lakes, rivers, streams and more, Ely is the perfect destination for your next canoe trip. Enjoy a trip through the beautiful Boundary Water...

Planning your next camping trip? Ely has the perfect place for you. Pitch a tent or park your RV in one of our 4 national forest campgrounds, Minnesota State Park, or a private campground. Spend your days hiking, tourin...

Winter in Ely, MN is full of fun and adventure. Enjoy snowmobile trails, dog sledding, cross-country skiing, ice fishing and more this winter in Ely!

With 5,000 lakes and rivers, Ely has the perfect fishing spot waiting for you.

From basic cabins to luxury resorts, Ely has lodging options for all. Our lodging has primarily been family-owned for generations or owned by previous Ely area guests. This is why folks visiting Ely feel right at home!

Ely, MN has more than 1,000 of the best lakes for boating, fishing, family wilderness camping vacations, swimming and more.

Wildlife sightings in Ely are not uncommon. Black bears, wolves, moose, otters, white tail deer, loons and more await your visit to Ely, MN.

With over a million acres and thousands of miles of canoe routs, fishermen and canoeists will be right at home in Ely's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.